Supervisory Information Management Specialist at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam

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Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2026-015 Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam Position Title: Supervisory Information Management Specialist (Internal Candidates Only) Open Period: 08/20/2026 - 09/03/2026 Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3 Series/Grade: LE-1805-11 Salary: TZS 105,131,206 per year Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-11 Duty Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Number of Vacancies: 1 Telework Eligible: No For More Information: HR Section022-229-4000DAR-Recruitment@state.gov Hiring Path: Open to the public Who May Apply: Current Employees of the Mission For USEFM, the FP grade is FP-4. Actual FP salary is authorized by Washington, D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type: Permanent Marketing Statement We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. Summary The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supervisory Information Management Specialist in the CDC office. Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel Duties and Responsibilities The Information Technology Chief works under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director and is responsible for Information Technology (IT) services management and support oversight. The job holder leads the development and implementation of IT-related activities and projects and has direct responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of Information Technology (IT) services management and support oversight at the CDC-Tanzania Offices. In this capacity, the incumbent: Provides advice and guidance on IT management and support services. Develops plans for the maintenance and replacement of IT software and equipment as technology advances. Is responsible for the integrity and security of all IT equipment, software, and data systems. Provides instructional training to all CDC-Tanzania staff on the proper use and security of IT equipment. Provides advanced instruction on office productivity software. Monitors IT resources usage to ensure compliance with U.S. Government IT policies. Reviews server system performance for management implications. Ensures effective support services by contractors. Assists in the formulation of IT operating budgets. Serves as the liaison between CDC-Tanzania and counterparts at the CDC Headquarters IT Services Office. The job holder reports to the Deputy Country Director, CDC-Tanzania. A full position description is available from the U.S. Mission. Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold: Security certificate. Medical certificate. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical examination. The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems, or a related major is required. At least one of the following certificates is required: ITIL Foundation CCNA Evaluations You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements, including education, experience, language, and any knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications Experience The incumbent must possess at least six (6) years of progressively responsible work in computer information systems, of which at least three (3) years' experience is in: Microsoft Windows Servers and workstations management and administration. Local Area Networks (LAN). Wide Area Networks (WAN). Additional Supervisory Experience Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required. Language Level 4, fluent, speaking, reading, and writing English is required. Level 4, fluent, speaking, reading, and writing Swahili is required. Language proficiency may be tested. Job Knowledge The incumbent must have advanced specialist knowledge in IT administration and software, including: MS Windows Server management. MS Exchange. MS Windows network configuration. Network security. Microsoft Office productivity software. Current MS Windows operating systems. The incumbent must also have advanced knowledge of hardware management, including: Servers. Personal computers. Peripherals. Wireless network devices. Printers. Audio-visual devices. Skills and Abilities The incumbent must be able to work independently to systematically and methodically assess advanced and highly complex IT problems and issues and develop realistic solutions related to software, hardware, or IT networks. Difficult technical problems are routine in the Tanzania context. Examples include: Assessment of server settings to achieve optimal bandwidth usage for communications equipment such as Voice over IP phones. Diagnosing the cause of computer equipment malfunctions ranging from simple to extremely difficult. Assessing and resolving complex software, hardware, and IT network problems. Benefits and Other Information Benefits The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. Hiring Preference Selection Process A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential that applicants accurately describe their status in their application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that they are not eligible for a hiring preference. Hiring Preference Order Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran. AEFM / USEFM. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights. U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214, preferably Member Copy 4, a letter from Veterans Affairs indicating the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain: Military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date. Character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS employees with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, and related terms, applicants should refer to the applicable U.S. Department of State regulations. Additional Employment Considerations The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only: Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment and are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may not be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only: Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible. How to Apply Click the "Apply to This Vacancy" button at the top of the vacancy page to begin your application. Please address all relevant: Work experience. Education. Language skills, including English. Job-related skills. Position requirements. You may edit your application at any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date, your application may be disqualified for this position. For a copy of the complete position description, contact the HR Office. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the HR Office at DAR-Recruitment@state.gov. Required Documents Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, your application will be disqualified for this position. All Applicants Proof of Citizenship. Work Permit, if applicable. University Degree. University Transcript. Master's Degree. Master's Transcript. Certificate, ITIL Foundation or CCNA. Resume/CV. Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants In addition to the documents above, EFM applicants must submit: Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification, or equivalent. Passport copy as proof of citizenship. DD-214, Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans Affairs, or other supporting documentation, if applicable. SF-50, if applicable. Next Steps Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview, will be contacted via email. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with the U.S. Mission, applicants may visit the U.S. Mission website and its official social media channels. Application Deadline: September 3, 2026 Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Employment Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Promotion Potential: LE-11 Travel: Occasional Travel Telework: Not eligible HR Contact HR Section022-229-4000DAR-Recruitment@state.gov